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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,195.66, 617,073.88 and 302,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,195.66, 617,073.88 and 302,316.60 is: 417,158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,195.66 : 617,073.88 = 302,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,195.66/617,073.88 = 302,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,195.66x = 617,073.88 × 302,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,195.66x = 186,551,676,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,551,676,594.62/447,195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,158.96

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